Chris Davis signing could bring Yoenis Cespedes, Mets together

New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) with the single in the fifth inning during Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Photo Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.

The deal with Davis is pending a physical. Davis was suspended for 25 games by Major League Baseball in the 2014 season after testing positive for amphetamines associated with the drug Adderall.

The 30-year old Cespedes joined the Mets Aug. 1 and the team went 37-22 the rest of the way. Cespedes fizzled in the World Series, hitting .150 in the five-game loss to the Royals.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has said he isn’t interested in a long term deal with the 30-year old Cespedes. The Mets may be willing to discuss a one-year arrangement--which would allow Cespedes to become a free agent after the 2016 season--but there is no indication an offer has been made. Cespedes could receive around $20 million in a one-year deal from potential suitors.

The Orioles were reported to have offered Cespedes $90 million for five years, still far below what Cespedes may have considered his value after outfielder Jason Heyward kicked off the lucrative free agent signings with an eight-year deal for $184 million with the Cubs.

Davis was believed to be headed elsewhere after the Orioles seemed frustrated that he did not accept a $150 million offer. Last season, Davis hit 47 home runs and drove in 117. He has 126 homers over the last three seasons.

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